What's open and what's closed in NYC on Juneteenth?
NEW YORK -- Wednesday is Juneteenth, which means there will be closures around New York City.
What is the meaning of Juneteenth?
Juneteenth is observed to mark the day that the last enslaved people in the United States received notice of the Emancipation Proclamation. A United States Army officer and Union general issued the order in Galveston, Texas on June 19, 1865 -- over two years after President Abraham Lincoln issued the proclamation.
When did Juneteenth become a federal holiday?
President Joe Biden signed legislation making Juneteenth a federal holiday on June 17, 2021. The first Juneteenth recognized as a national holiday was observed the next day.
Will there be mail on Juneteenth?
There will not be any mail delivery in New York City on Juneteenth.
FedEx and UPS will be open, however.
Is there trash collection in NYC on Juneteenth?
Trash, recycling and compost will not be collected on Juneteenth.
Trash, curbside compost and recycling collection will take place on Thursday for neighborhoods that usually have collection on Wednesdays.
Buildings currently enrolled in the 4-7 a.m. morning set-out window must place trash, recycling and compost on the curb Wednesday morning.
Is there Alternate Side Parking in NYC on Juneteenth?
Alternate Side Parking is suspended for Juneteenth. All other parking regulations, including parking meters, remain in effect.
Are government offices open on Juneteenth?
Juneteenth is a federal holiday, so all government offices will be closed, including city and state courts, Social Security offices and the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Are banks open on Juneteenth?
Juneteenth is observed by the Federal Reserve System, so most major banks will be closed.
Are NYC Public Schools open on Juneteenth?
All New York City Public Schools will be closed on Juneteenth, along with school offices, Department of Education offices, the P311 Parent Support Hotline and Family Welcome Centers.
Are New York Public Libraries open on Juneteenth?
All branches of the New York Public Library systems are closed.
Does the Staten Island Ferry run on Juneteenth?
The Staten Island Ferry will run on a holiday schedule, which means there will be service every 30 minutes from 7 a.m. until midnight.
Is the stock market open on Juneteenth?
The stock market will be closed for Juneteenth.
What events are taking place in NYC for Juneteenth?
Back for its 15th year, Juneteenth NY has festivities taking place across New York City, including the Juneteenth Restaurant Crawl.
What to do in NYC area on Juneteenth
Gov. Kathy Hochul says because of the expected heat wave this week, admission to all New York State Parks will be free on Juneteenth, as well as on June 20.
Several beaches and pools will also be opening early, including the following:
Long Island
- Jones Beach State Park
- Robert Moses State Park
- Hither Hills State Park
- Sunken Meadow State Park
Hudson Valley
- Lake Welch State Park
- Canopus State Park
- Rockland Lake State Park
- Tallman Mountain State Park
- Bear Mountain State Park
- Lake Tiorati Beach – Harriman State Park
In New York City, the following parks will add cooling features through Friday:
- Marsha P. Johnson State Park
- Gantry Plaza State Park
- Roberto Clemente State Park
- Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park
The indoor pool at Danny Farrell Riverbank State Park will also be open.
Most major retail locations across the Tri-State Area will be open for their regular hours, along with museums, zoos and amusement parks.
According to the New York City Parks website, all parks recreation centers will be closed.
If you're looking for something to do, especially with kids off from school, here are some ideas:
Museums
Metropolitan Museum of Art: open normal hours, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Museum of Modern Art: open normal hours, 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
American Museum of Natural History: open normal hours, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Whitney Museum of American Art: open normal hours, 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Guggenheim: open normal hours, 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Gardens and parks
Brooklyn Botanic Garden: open normal hours, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
New York Botanical Garden: open normal hours, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Shopping
American Dream Mall: open normal hours, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. for retail
Woodbury Common: open normal hours, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Zoos and aquariums
Bronx Zoo: open normal hours, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (last entry at 5 p.m.)
Central Park Zoo: open normal hours, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (last entry at 5 p.m.)
Prospect Park Zoo: open normal hours, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (last entry at 5 p.m.)
Queens Zoo: open normal hours, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (last entry at 5 p.m.)
New York Aquarium: open normal hours, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (last entry at 5 p.m.)
Amusement
DreamWorks Water Park at the American Dream Mall: open normal hours, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Nickelodeon Universe at the American Dream Mall: open normal hours, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Six Flags Great Adventure: open normal hours, 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
LEGOLAND: open normal hours, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
